New South Wales · Suburb Profile

Calliope NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Calliope, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Calliope NSW is 87 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Calliope is $665 per week ($34,580 per year). Median rent in Calliope is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Calliope has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Calliope has a population density of 5.2 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (24% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Calliope is $1,466.

There were 1 recorded offences in Calliope in 2025-26, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (1 offences).

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Calliope Population

residents (Census 2021)

Calliope Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$665/wk

$34,580 per year

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Median Rent

$280/wk

$1,213 per month

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Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,466/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.9 per bedroom

Calliope Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.2% (42) Female 52.8% (47)

Population Density

5.2

people per km²

87 people · 16.7 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,083

Family income/wk

Calliope Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

30-34

35-39

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Calliope Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

58.3% 14 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

41.7% 10 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Calliope Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Calliope Religion

Catholic

23.9%

Christian (other)

15.2%

Not stated

15.2%

No Religion

12.0%

Anglican

12.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

9.8%

Uniting Church

6.5%

Baptist

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Calliope Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

61.3%

Year 12 or equivalent

25.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Calliope Employment

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Employed full-time

43.3% 29 people

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Employed part-time

20.9% 14 people

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Not in labour force

35.8% 24 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Calliope Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

84.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Calliope Occupation

Professionals

21.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.1%

Community & Personal Service

21.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

21.1%

Clerical & Administrative

15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Calliope Field of Study

Society & Culture

28.6%

Engineering

21.4%

Architecture & Building

17.9%

Management & Commerce

17.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Calliope Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Calliope Weekly Household Income

$1,750-$1,999/wk

21.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

15.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

26.3%

$4,000+/wk

21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Calliope Marital Status

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Married

49.3% 37

↔️

Separated

4.0% 3

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Divorced

8.0% 6

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Never married

38.7% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Calliope Ancestry

Australian

38.0%

English

32.6%

Irish

15.2%

German

5.4%

Scottish

5.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Calliope School & University Attendance

Pre-school

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Calliope Need for Assistance

✅

No need for assistance

100.0% 156

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Calliope Volunteering

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Volunteer

19.1% 13

—

Not a volunteer

80.9% 55

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Calliope How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

84.6%

Did not go to work

15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Calliope Car Ownership

1 vehicle

37.5%

2 vehicles

25.0%

3 vehicles

20.8%

4+ vehicles

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Calliope Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

23.5%

3 bedrooms

44.1%

4 bedrooms

32.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Calliope Population Mobility

9.6%

moved in the last year

24.7%

moved in the last 5 years

61.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Calliope Indigenous Population

1.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

159

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Calliope Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Calliope Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

17.2%

$1-$149/wk

6.9%

$400-$499/wk

5.2%

$650-$799/wk

8.6%

$800-$999/wk

5.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.1%

$3,500+/wk

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Calliope Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

35.7%

Couple — no children under 15

32.9%

Couple — no children

20.0%

One parent — children under 15

11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Calliope Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

6.0% 4

—

Did not provide

94.0% 63

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Calliope Children Ever Born

No children

62.5%

2 children

18.8%

3 children

18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Calliope Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

28.4%

5–14 hours

28.4%

15–29 hours

9.0%

30+ hours

4.5%

Did not do domestic work

29.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Calliope Household Size

1 person

22.5%

2 persons

32.5%

3 persons

20.0%

4 persons

17.5%

5 persons

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Calliope Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NSW

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Calliope Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Calliope Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Calliope Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,792/wk

Median Rent $280/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Calliope

Your weekly income

≈ $7,765/month

Median rent $280/wk

Left after rent $1,512/wk

Rent share 15.6%

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Calliope vs State & National Average

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Pop: 44 Income: $450/wk

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Pop: 44 Income: $537/wk

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Pop: 44 Income: $780/wk Rent: $50/wk

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Pop: 44 Income: $675/wk Rent: $240/wk

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Pop: 44 Income: $669/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Calliope

What is the population of Calliope NSW?

The population of Calliope NSW is 87 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Calliope?

The median personal income in Calliope NSW is $665 per week, or $34,580 per year.The median household income is $1,792 per week.Family income is $2,083 per week.

How much is rent in Calliope?

Median rent in Calliope NSW is $280 per week ($1,213 per month).Rent represents 15.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Calliope?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Calliope NSW is $1,466. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Calliope?

The median age in Calliope NSW is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Calliope a good suburb to live in?

Calliope is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 87.The median income is $665/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10758. All dollar figures in AUD.